The Pentagon's 'Replicator' program is driving drone production, with the DIU launching the Blue UAS program to vet various UAS platforms.
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What happened
The Pentagon's 'Replicator' program is driving drone production, with the DIU launching the Blue UAS program to vet various UAS platforms.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Defense Innovation Unit is accelerating the adoption of commercial technology for military use.Sub-event
- David Payne was appointed to lead the kill web portfolio within the Defense Innovation Unit.Sub-event
- PENTAGON tasked Defense Innovation Unit with sensor projects.Sub-event
- The Pentagon's DIU is actively seeking a replacement for the MQ-9 Reaper, currently evaluating potential partners like MMA.Sub-event
- Redwire's Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) was added to the Defense Innovation Unit's (DIU) Blue List.Sub-event
- 374Water delivered a system to a Detroit facility as part of a collaboration between DIU, DoD, and Arcadis.Sub-event
- AgEagle Aerial Systems' eBee platforms received Blue UAS certification for DoD procurement and rapid fielding.Sub-event
Pentagon's Replicator program drives drone production, with DIU launching Blue UAS to vet platforms.1 source
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The entities involved
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PENTAGON
Slovak company
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Defense Innovation Unit
technological research agency of the United States Department of Defense
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L3Harris Technologies
company in Melbourne, United States
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- The Army, led by figures like Pete Hegseth and Christopher LaNeve, is advancing a strategic roadmap for drone dominance, incorporating lessons from Ukraine and Middle East operations.
- The Air Force partnered with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to collaborate on prototyping projects.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- CNW GroupGlobal Military Drone Market Size on a Trajectory Toward $88 Billion as Demand Skyrockets MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, July 24, 2025 /CNW/ -- The global military drone market is experi
- Business WireL3Harris Introduces Launched Effects Vehicles to Increase US Multi-Domain Superiority WASHINGTON, July 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) today debuted a pack of launched ef
- ZacksHere's Why L3Harris Stock Looks Promising for Your Portfolio Now L3Harris Technologies LHX benefits from its strong position in the U.S. defense market and global reach. The company's planned acquisi